Hubballi: Children miss their day this year

HUBBALLI: Many children of twin cities missed Children’s day this year after Covid pandemic. There was no celebration at most all schools as schools are shut since 7-8 months. As the day coincided with the Naraka Chaturdashi, celebration was completely sidelined by one and all.
Goutami Bhadragond, a class-4 girl in V S Pillay English Medicum School, recalled that every year she used to get chocolate on account of children’s day in the school.“This year we missed many celebrations like I-day, Gandhi Jayanti, Karnataka Rajyotsav and children’s day. As all were busy with Naraka Chatudrashi at home, they did not wish me” she added.
Mahendra Singhi, Founder, Sanskaar CBSE School, shared that the day used to be their kingdom with color dress. “Teachers also used to enjoy a lot by organising various entertainment programmes for kids. Children used to look very enthusiastic and energetic on occasions like Children’s day and other celebrations. This year we are all missing those moments” he regretted.
Kumar Sankannavar, a teacher at Government High School, Vishweshwar Nagar, Hubballi, stated that the celebration was restricted to wish only in whatsapp groups. “Every year it was an occasion to mingle with children freely. They used to celebrate Teachers’ day and we used to reciprocate on children’s day” he mentioned.
Vinayak, Gourish, Sneha, Chitra and others, who were buying Deepavali items at a shop at Unkal Cross, sadly said that their parents have also forgotten to wish them. “However, we exchanged our wishes on whatsapp groups created by school authorities themselves” they endorsed.